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U.S. Digital Response · 2 months ago

Development and Fundraising Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonprofit organization that partners with governments to enhance their digital services. They are seeking a Development & Fundraising Manager to collaborate closely with the CEO on fundraising efforts, stakeholder engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.

Business DevelopmentGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO to cultivate and grow a strong portfolio of private and institutional funders

Serve as a trusted execution partner to the CEO and senior leadership to translate ideas into action

Help craft compelling concept notes and proposals for support that reflect USDR’s unique value and potential impact

Collaborate closely with the CEO to prospect and cultivate potential funders to help grow USDR’s impact

Build long-term relationships with program officers and senior decision-makers aligned with USDR’s mission and vision

Drive grants through the pipeline, from prospecting, to relationship building, to proposals, to closing

Identify and qualify new funding opportunities through energetic and proactive outreach, market research, and networking

Identify opportunities to expand USDR’s impact by augmenting existing partnerships

Represent the CEO in funder meetings or ecosystem convenings where needed (with expected travel of once per quarter)

Work closely with the CEO to refresh and operationalize USDR’s fundraising and development strategy

Forge a strong working partnership with USDR’s Program Directors to ensure alignment and effective articulation of how USDR’s offerings are building governments’ ability to deliver reliable, responsive services to their communities

Facilitate cross-org meetings related to fundraising and development

Create sustainable infrastructure for USDR’s fundraising and development function, from concept note development to prospecting and cultivation processes to leading grant reporting and storytelling efforts

Own grant submission processes from proposals to interim to final reports

Contribute well-organized data to CRM systems (Hubspot and Google spreadsheets/docs), pipeline management tools, and other internal reports

Partner with USDR’s Operations team to manage and maintain state charitable registrations

Translate technical and programmatic work into funding proposals that resonate with philanthropic audiences

Collaborate with USDR’s Communications and Marketing team and program colleagues to develop and promote new content that effectively tells the story of USDR’s impact and attracts new funding partnerships

Collaborate with USDR’s Program Directors to lead impact storytelling and results through grant reports

Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and innovations

Qualification

Fundraising strategyStakeholder managementCross-functional collaborationRelationship managementProject managementWritten communicationInterest in government serviceVerbal communicationStrategic judgmentCollaborative working style

Required

5+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects or initiatives that involve senior leaders, external partners, or funders — ideally in technology, philanthropy, government, or adjacent sectors

Demonstrated ability to execute against strategic priorities set by senior leadership, translating goals into actionable plans, timelines, and deliverables

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to quickly synthesize complex ideas and convey them clearly and credibly to diverse audiences

Strong relationship management skills, with comfort engaging senior decision makers and facilitating high-level discussions with confidence and poise

Proven organizational and project management abilities, including prioritizing multiple workstreams, managing deadlines, and coordinating input across teams

Sound strategic judgment, with an ability to connect organizational goals to funder interests — and to spot and communicate opportunities for alignment

Collaborative working style, with a track record of working effectively across functions and levels to deliver shared outcomes

Interest in government service delivery and the ethical use of technology, along with a deep understanding of and belief in what USDR offers governments

You effortlessly model the values in USDR's Community Oath

Or any combination of education, experience, and measurable performance that demonstrates the capability to perform the duties of the position

Benefits

Full health, dental and vision benefits (USDR pays 100% of the cost for our employees and 80% of the cost for their dependents on most plans).

401K with a matching contribution of $1 for each dollar you contribute up to 3% of your salary, and $.50 for each dollar you contribute on 3-5% of your salary.

An equipment reimbursement for the purchase of a computer and peripheral devices of up to $2,000, along with a Work from Home allowance of $100 each month, to support employees as they navigate working from home.

A discretionary budget of $400 per year per employee for work-related learning and development.

A supportive community where everyone can thrive and find a balance between working hard to make a difference and taking care of themselves. This means that we are committed to a fully remote work environment (for US-based employees) along with flexible schedules and time off policies that work with your life.